2009 GMC Envoy vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Envoy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Envoy. (277 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Envoy | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Envoy | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
